Maple Bacon Bread pudding Recipe

• 1-1/4 c. heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 c milk
• 1/ c. pure maple syrup
• 5 eggs
• 1 t. dijon mustard
• 1 t. crumbled dried sage
• 1/2 t. salt
• 8 - 1" thick slices challah bread, toasted and cut into thirds
• 1/2# bacon cut into 1/4" pieces, cooked and drained
• 3 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2/3 c. chopped pistachio nuts or pecans

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